“They are very happy and the baby will be born in March,” a source close to the couple revealed, confirming the joyous news of the birth of Melissa Jimenez and Fernando Alonso’s first child together on March 25, 2026.
This marks a significant milestone for both, as it is Alonso’s first child at the age of 44, while Jimenez now has four children, having three from her previous marriage to soccer player Marc Bartra.
Jimenez, who has a degree in Communication and is fluent in multiple languages including English, French, Italian, Catalan, and Spanish, has previously worked for DAZN covering Formula 1. Her experience in the sports industry has kept her in the public eye.
Alonso, a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, missed the early stages of the Japanese Grand Prix due to the birth of his child, highlighting the importance of this personal milestone amidst his professional commitments.
Jimenez’s three children, Gala, Abril, and Max, aged 10, 7, and 6 respectively, now have a new sibling to welcome into the family. The couple’s journey into parenthood has been a much-anticipated event, especially after Alonso expressed in 2023 that his biggest dream was to become a father.
Charles Leclerc, a fellow Formula 1 driver, shared in the excitement, stating, “A day we’ll forever remember. Part one is done and part 2 will be next year with all of our close ones,” indicating that celebrations are likely to continue.
As the family adjusts to their new addition, fans and followers are eager to see how this new chapter unfolds for both Alonso and Jimenez.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further celebrations or the baby’s name, but the couple’s happiness is palpable as they embark on this new journey together.
